Treveccan | Fall 2020

Treveccan THE MAGAZINE OF TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY

Homecoming 2020

On a hill stands old Trevecca, lined against the sky.

Hallowed halls of faith and learning, as the years go by.

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Fellow students may we honor her; and be ever true..

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Dear old tnu

30 We will honor and we’ll love her; we will stand for right. Always carry high her banner, hail to the purple and the white.

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Sons and daughters she’ll be proud of -dear old T.N.U.

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Contents

Foreword

President’s Imprint 6 100 Words 7 From the Hill 8 The List 11

Features

Homecoming 2020 15 Great Moments in Homecoming History 18 Milestone moments: Class of 1970 22

Treveccan Vol. 90 No. 4 Homecoming 2020 President Dr. Dan Boone, ’74

Focus

Carry High Her Banner 12

VP for External Relations Peggy Cooning, MOL ’20

VP of enrollment and Marketing Holly Whitby, ’95, MS ’17

Managing Editor Mandy Crow

Graphic Designers Nick Kerhoulas Jamie Ascher

Contributors Nancy Dunlap, ’69; Nick Eagles, ’12; Dr. Andrea Fowler, ’99, Ed.D. ’19; Dr. Michael Johnson, ’82, M.Ed. ’03, Ed.D. ’20; Emily Powers; Greg Ruff, ’87, MOL ’13; Jennifer Siao; Jenny Sowers; Anne Twining, ’74

Epilogue

Campaign News 26 Athletic News 28 Alumni News 30 Postscript 33

Contact Information: Treveccan 333 Murfreesboro Pike Nashville, TN 37210 615-248-1695 treveccan@trevecca.edu

Main number 615-248-1200

Office of Admissions 615-248-1320

Office of Alumni & Church Engagement 615-248-7735 www.trevecca.edu www.facebook.com/TreveccaNazarene www.twitter.com/Trevecca Front Cover: Teresa Johnson Hodge (’70), Trevecca’s first Homecoming queen.

PRESIDENT’S IMPRINT

thick places I’ve been reading David Brooks’ book The Second Mountain.

In his discussion of mature organizational cultures, Brooks writes about thick places where people find purpose. In comparison with thin places, where people just come for the paycheck or the diploma, thick places are where people find meaning in life, develop deep relationships, commit themselves to a cause, and become grounded in loyalties which hold them through the hard times. Thick places don’t just educate; they transform.

You can find a cheaper college diploma. It will not require as much study, call for as much accountability, demand a community ethic, or put you face to face with people who will tell you the truth about yourself. There are thin places where the ground beneath you barely knows you’re there.

Trevecca isn’t one of those places.

As you browse this Homecoming issue (admittedly a virtual substitute for the real thing), I hope you sense the thickness of this Hill that we occupy. For the Class of 1970, these 50 years have proven that the ground beneath their feet gave its life to their formation.

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Homecoming 100 ON

Colleges and universities across the country lay claim to the title, but it’s a little unclear who was the first to officially invite alumni home to campus.

The very name implies some important truths—our alma mater is a home away from home, a people and a place that have profoundly shaped us. It is a place of safety, care and love—filled with people who want to see us at our best and help us find our way when we can’t see the path forward. But Homecoming isn’t just a weekend event held each fall. It’s something we carry with us—a truth, a way of life. Even when we can’t be together, we hold within us the shared mission, beliefs and joys that bind us together. Hail to the Purple and the White! //136 words

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CAMPUS NEWS

From the hill NEW TO THE HILL

TREVECCA WELCOMED A NUMBER OF NEW FACES TO CAMPUS THIS FALL—AND THEY WEREN’T ALL STUDENTS. SEVEN NEW FACULTY MEMBERS AND ADMINISTRATORS ALSO JOINED THE TREVECCA FAMILY FOR THE 2020-2021 ACADEMIC YEAR.

Dr. Craig Bishop serves as the director of Trevecca’s Stefanie Edwards has joined the faculty of the new criminal justice program, an online degreecompletion program in Trevecca’s School of Graduate and Continuing Studies, as well as a professor in the program. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University in addition to a master’s and doctorate from Olivet Nazarene University. He is currently pursuing a second master’s in terrorism and emergency management at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts.

Skinner School of Business and Technology as an assistant professor of graphic design and digital marketing. Edwards earned a bachelor’s degree from Union University and completed her master’s at East Tennessee State University in 2017. Since 2001, Edwards has worked professionally in the industry, serving as a content writer, graphic designer, director of communications, marketing director and adjunct professor.

Dr. Mark Bowles is the new director of Academic Brian Sims will serve as an instructor of technology Services, filling the vacancy left after Dr. Donna Gray’s retirement. A Missouri native, Bowles holds four degrees from the University of Missouri-Columbia, including a doctorate in educational leadership and policy analysis.

and design in the Skinner School of Business and Technology. A Trevecca alumnus, Sims also holds a master’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University.

Dr. Shabnam Brady joined the faculty of the

School of Music and Worship Arts as the director of the Center for Community Arts Innovation. The Center is designed to equip people who have big community arts dreams—everything from creating community choirs and theater groups to arts ministries in prisons, homeless shelters and more— with the tools they need to make those dreams come true. Sharp is a graduate of Bluefield College and Belmont University and holds a master’s degree and a doctorate from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences as an assistant professor of psychology. Brady holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University and earned her doctorate from Tennessee State University in 2019.

Dr. Charles Davis is returning to his alma mater once again to serve as an associate professor of law.

In addition to a bachelor’s degree from Trevecca, Davis holds a master’s from the University of Cincinnati and a Juris Doctor from the University of Florida. While Davis previously served as an adjunct professor at the University, this marks the first time he’ll be a full-time faculty member. In addition to his service to Trevecca, Davis previously served as a judge in Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal.

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D r. Timothy Sharp has joined the faculty of the

LEARN MORE AT TREVECCA.EDU/NEWFACULTY.

This fall, Trevecca made the time-honored tradition of applying to college a little easier for prospective students. Trevecca joined the Common App, a platform designed to streamline the college application process. Used by more than a million applicants, teachers and counselors each year, Common App allows students applying to multiple colleges to submit a single, online application rather than filling out each institution’s application separately.

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Andrew Preston (’18, MOL ’20)

MAKING HIS MARK Two-time Trevecca graduate Andrew Preston (’18, MOL ’20) will be using the skills he honed at Trevecca as he begins a new role as Erskine University’s sports information director. Preston stepped into the role over the summer.

A graduate of Trevecca’s multimedia journalism program who also holds a master’s degree in organizational leadership from the University, Preston credits much of his success to his time at Trevecca.

“It’s hard to say what I love about Trevecca because what I love about Trevecca is all that it is—the community, the people, the campus, the experience,” Preston said. “I’ve never been anywhere like it, and I don’t think I’ll find another place like it. Trevecca means so much to me, and my time there shaped me so much.”

Preston plans to focus on his work and gain as much experience as possible, but he hopes to return to the Hill someday.

“Trevecca was a place where I earned two degrees, made countless lifelong friends, and grew in all aspects of my life. It was my home for over five years,” Preston said. “As difficult as it was to leave life in Nashville and Trevecca behind, for now, I know I will return one day. I want to be able to serve my alma mater, doing work that I love, and see myself as a valuable asset to Trevecca.”

READ MORE AT TREVECCA.EDU/ANDREWPRESTON.

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Lament & Hope Amid a global pandemic, economic struggle and an increased awareness of racial injustice, Trevecca will present a series of online seminars this fall exploring the power of lament and hope as a way of gospel engagement in times of crisis.

Offered each Monday at 7 p.m. beginning Oct. 26 and concluding Dec. 7, a team of expert guests will discuss lament as a missional practice, explore how to preach and teach the practice of hope and lament and discuss how to develop congregational practices of lament. The seminars will guide pastors and church leaders as they lead their congregations through seasons of change and crisis. The seminars can also be applied toward continuing education for Nazarene pastors.

Participants may register for individual seminars at a cost of $15 per session or a reduced rate of $79 for all six seminars.

LEARN MORE AT TREVECCA.EDU/LAMENT.

THEN & Now

T H E LIST

Homecoming always makes us a little nostalgic, so in this installment of The List, we’ll take a look at a few iconic campus locations and reflect on the fact that while some things may change, Trevecca’s mission to develop students into servant leaders within a Christian community never changes.

1. W AGGONER LIBRARY Completed and dedicated during Homecoming Weekend in 2000, Waggoner Library has been a gathering place and favorite study spot for students for the past two decades.

While the space may look a little different now with the addition of the second campus location of Nineteen|01 in 2015, the library is still popular with students and staff alike.

2 . I NTRAMURAL ASSOCIATION FIELD Intramural sports have long been a vital part of the Trevecca community.

The TIA field has been home to epic competitions. While those competitions look a little different in the midst of a global pandemic, the TIA field has never looked better, thanks to new turf provided by a generous anonymous donor.

3 . J ERNIGAN STUDENT CENTER Home to the Apple Dining Room (better known as the Caf among students), student government offices, the bookstore, the Hub and more, the Jernigan Student Center has been a gathering place for Trevecca students since it was completed in 1984. Recent updates include Pulliam Plaza, added in 2017 in honor of Jim Pulliam, a longtime member of the Trevecca Board of Trustees and dedicated North Carolina churchman, providing outdoor space for students to eat, study and relax.

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CARRY HIGH HER BANNER

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“MOVING TO A VIRTUAL EVENT ALLOWS US TO BRING THE FUN, EXCITEMENT AND SENSE OF FAMILY THAT PERMEATES HOMECOMING WEEKEND TO MORE ALUMNI ALL AROUND THE WORLD. WE’RE BUILDING A CELEBRATION FOR THIS YEAR THAT WE HOPE BRINGS THE TREVECCA COMMUNITY TOGETHER, NO MATTER WHERE THEY ARE.” —Dr. Michael Johnson, director of alumni and church engagement On Sept. 21, Trevecca officials announced that Homecoming 2020 would move to a virtual format and that planned Commencement events celebrating the Class of 2020 would be rescheduled for December. Read more at Trevecca. edu/Fall2020.

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A Note for Alumni There’s something comforting in knowing that certain things never change.

For me, knowing that the first weekend in November holds the promise of Trevecca family and friends gathering on the Hill fills my heart with great anticipation.

There’s also something comforting in knowing that when things that are out of our control do bring change, we can hold to the promise of being together on the first weekend in November this year, even if that means being together virtually.

With the obvious uncertainties that surround us given the global pandemic, we have made the painful but prudent decision to limit our on-campus activities for Homecoming 2020 to studentcentered events. The alumni and friends events will include a virtual presentation of our keystone events such as Founder’s Day Chapel and the Town & Country Showcase. Face-to-face reunions will be postponed until 2021.

While the format may be different, nothing can change the heart we have for each other and the Hill—our Dear Old TNU! See you soon!

—Dr. Michael Johnson Director of Alumni and Church Engagement

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Schedule of Events FOUNDER’S DAY CHAPEL The traditional kickoff of the weekend’s events, Founder’s Day Chapel roots us in our past and helps us to focus on our future. During this virtual event, you’ll get a chance to hear from Trevecca’s president, Dr. Dan Boone, as he gives a presidential address. The event will premiere at 10 a.m. CST on Nov. 6.

TOWN AND COUNTRY SHOWCASE A perennial Homecoming favorite, the Town and Country Showcase gives alumni and current students alike the chance to shine! This year, expect performances from Paul Vann and many other alumni vocalists, musicians and performers.

We’ll premiere a new segment of the Town and Country Showcase each day at 7 p.m. CST, beginning Monday, Nov. 2.

The entire showcase will be available at 7 p.m. CST on Saturday, Nov. 7.

You’ll be able to access these events and more at Trevecca.edu/Homecoming.

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Great Moments in Homecoming History

For more than 50 years, Trevecca has invited alumni and friends home to the Hill. While all Homecoming weekends have special significance, we’ve highlighted a few notable moments and memories on the pages that follow as we explore some of the great moments in Trevecca Homecoming history!

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1969

A NEW GYM Completed in 1969, the Mark R. Moore Physical Education Center added “a gymnasium, Olympic swimming pool, handball courts, exercise rooms, a number of classrooms and faculty offices” to the campus, according to The Trevecca Story, published in 1976 to celebrate the University’s 75th anniversary. The gym played host to Trevecca President Mark R. Moore’s 1969 inauguration and the University’s first intercollegiate basketball team.

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TREVECCA CELEBRATES ACCREDITATION As Trevecca awaited the final decision from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (as it was then known), Homecoming 1969 emphasized and celebrated accreditation. Judge Charles Davis (’70) wrote about his memories of that day in Trevecca’s 2019 President’s Report.

“We had been through the accreditation process in 1968 only to be turned down. The report cited deficiencies in faculty salaries, facilities, administrative turnover, and most significantly— finances. The news of the denial of accreditation had been disappointing and little seemed to have changed to bring new expectancy.

Dennis Moore and I were spending the afternoon in the Student Government offices, awaiting the promised phone call. As editor of the TrevEchoes, Dennis needed to advise the printer which of two press releases to include in the Friday edition which had already been ‘put to bed.’ …When the phone rang, we were in separate offices but there was only one line coming into the office suite, so we both answered. The news was totally unexpected— SACS had granted Trevecca full accredited status. We were in shock.”

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THE FIRST PARADE

1972

A parade became part of Trevecca’s Homecoming tradition in 1972. In an article recapping the weekend for the Nov. 29, 1972, issue of the TrevEchoes, Linda Cramer described the parade as a success.

“Despite inclement weather late that afternoon, the Homecoming parade continued as planned, starting at 2 p.m. at Sears, proceeded south on Murfreesboro Road, and continuing up Lester Avenue. Both television and radio announcements were made of this event. Floats, centering on the theme, “Share The Spirit,” were built by the Freshman and Sophomore classes.

The Freshman class float, “The Spirit of ’76,” took first place, with the Sophomore class float taking second.”

ALUMNI DINNERS ON SATURDAY NIGHTS In the ’90s, Alumni and Friends Dinners anchored the Saturday night schedule of Homecoming Weekend. A special time to reconnect with classmates, the evening often included music, drama and more.

WAGGONER LIBRARY DEDICATED The University broke ground on Waggoner Library in April 1999, made possible through a generous gift from Don and Zelma Waggoner.

The library was dedicated during Homecoming Weekend 2000.

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ROUNDABOUT DEDICATED While the roundabout has long been a part of campus, the Jesus statue wasn’t placed there until Sept. 20, 2005. The statue was dedicated on Nov. 4, 2005, as part of the Homecoming Weekend festivities. “The base of the roundabout is inscribed with a passage taken from John 13:14-15,” reads a description from the 2006 Darda. “The statue stands as a visible reminder to the Trevecca community of Trevecca’s mission to produce servant leaders.”

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TOWN & COUNTRY SHOWCASE BEGINS This perennial Homecoming favorite, featuring performances by alumni and current students, got its start just seven years ago. The first showcase was themed around a Nashville icon, the Grand Ole Opry.

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FIRST TREVECCA ALUMNI MARKET In 2017, the University added the Alumni Market, providing an opportunity for alumni-owned businesses to shine. From crafts to candles and baked goods to fundraising for mission trips, the Alumni Market adds to the festive atmosphere of Homecoming Weekend.

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THE FIRST VIRTUAL HOMECOMING COVID-19 may have changed the way we gather, but it can’t stop Homecoming 2020! We may not be on the Hill, but you’ll be able to celebrate Dear Old TNU wherever you are this Nov. 6-7. Create a socially distanced watch party with nearby alumni and be sure to share your stories with us on Trevecca’s Alumni and Friends Facebook page.

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MILESTONE MOMENTS: CLASS OF 1970 WHAT ARE SOME WAYS YOU’VE SEEN YOUR TIME HERE INFORM OR SHAPE WHAT YOU’VE DONE SINCE LEAVING THE UNIVERSITY? Spending the summer between my junior and senior years at Trevecca as a member of Student Mission Corps in Guyana broadened my worldview tremendously.

That expanded worldview caused a change from classroom teacher to English as a second language supervisor halfway through my career as an educator. I worked for 15 years with students and families from 12 different language groups, with the responsibility of keeping my school system in compliance with state and federal laws. During the time of that transition, I became East Tennessee District President of Nazarene Missions International. That has afforded me the opportunity to work with amazing people in many world areas, and has led to representing the Trevecca (SE USA) region on the Global NMI council.

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR MOST VIVID MEMORIES OF YOUR TIME AT TREVECCA? Talking and laughing long into the night with girlfriends in the dorm, forming memories that have lasted 50 years.

Working all four years as security office secretary … taking on my second job, women’s lifeguard, when the pool first

IN HONOR OF OUR 50-YEAR REUNION CLASS, WE CHECKED IN WITH CLASS PRESIDENT AND TREVECCA’S FIRST HOMECOMING QUEEN, TERESA JOHNSON HODGE, WHO SHARED A FEW MEMORIES OF THE CLASS OF 1970.

opened, then becoming resident assistant of old McKay Hall. I worked three jobs at once to pay for my education at Trevecca, while loving every minute of being involved with dorm life, classes, church and friends.

Meeting Jim Hodge, the love of my life, while registering his car at the security office my junior year—then announcing our engagement at the Valentine Banquet our senior year. All of our wedding attendants were Trevecca friends who came to Miami for the wedding. We just celebrated our 50th anniversary. I was blessed to serve as class officer, service club officer, SGA secretary and senior class president. All these activities prepared me for the roles God chose for me in later life: pastor’s wife, mother, Sunday school teacher, public school teacher/administrator, and district missions leader.

WHAT ARE SOME DEFINING MOMENTS AT TREVECCA FOR THE CLASS OF 1970?

Trevecca’s accreditation with the Class of ’70 right in the middle of the celebration!

Also, the revival that began at Asbury, then traveled to Trevecca to start an organic, spontaneous movement of students to God all over campus. Sitting in McClurkan Auditorium watching students coming to God at all hours of the day and night was˛life-changing.

IF YOU COULD GIVE ANY ADVICE TO YOUR YOUNGER SELF, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Put your own responsibilities on the front burner, and don’t try to solve problems that are not yours! I was dropped from my 7 a.m. world history class as a freshman— not because of my grades—but because of too many tardies! Late night talks, praying with new friends, etc., made me feel great, but failing that class caused me to lose my freshman scholarship (which I really needed). God more than made up the loss, but I kicked myself often that year for my silly failure.

WHILE 2020 BRINGS ITS UNIQUE CHALLENGES FOR CELEBRATING TOGETHER, WHY DO YOU THINK HOMECOMING IS SUCH A SPECIAL TIME AT TREVECCA? The opportunity to connect with amazing friends, especially those with whom I’ve lost touch—even virtually—will be awesome!

WANT TO SHARE YOUR MEMORIES? Class of 1970, we want to hear all about your senior year. Share your memories, photos and more with us on Trevecca’s Alumni and Friends Facebook page.

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CAMPAIGN NEWS

Making great stories possible

Built upon six goals designed to enhance and encourage the work of the University, Trevecca’s Making Great Stories Possible comprehensive campaign ends at the close of 2020.

One of the main goals of the campaign is to ensure a strong future for the University. Including Trevecca as a recipient with an estate plan plays a vital role in helping Trevecca develop students and make an impact on the world.

Recently, several Trevecca alumni shared why they chose to “Trevecca is part of my body’s, soul’s and mind’s ongoing include Trevecca in their estate plans. transformation. Many of my strengths were discovered and/ or strengthened during my four years on campus. What “It is important for me to include Trevecca in my estate plan better way is there to share a gift the size of my gratitude than because Trevecca has been a significant influence in our by including Trevecca in my will? It’s a classic win-win. I’ll family for generations. I believe in what Trevecca stands be in heaven, and Trevecca will receive a gift! As a student for. Her leadership, faculty and staff have shaped not only I was aware of donors who made huge gifts to Trevecca and the lives of students, but people all over the world whose impacted me though they never knew me personally. What I lives have been touched by those students. God has been didn’t understand then was how those huge gifts are dwarfed using Trevecca to advance His kingdom for many years. I when compared to the amount given by thousands of alumni. want that to continue, and I want to be part of that work. I am one of those ‘thousands’ who give a little, banking on the I want my grandchildren and great-grandchildren to have fact future students will have the same kind of opportunity a financially secure Trevecca that can be part of their lives I had.” as well.”

—Finley Knowles, ’82 —Doreen Davis, ’87 Over the past five years, donors have graciously given more than $70 million toward Trevecca’s Making Great Stories Possible campaign goal of $75 million. Your gift, whether large or small, will allow us to invest in the lives of more students—making more great stories possible.

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We’re making it easier to make a plan!

The Office of External Relations has added a new resource to help you plan your estate, including helpful information about estate planning, taxwise charitable giving and current news on tax law changes.

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Following where God Leads

TREVECCA HALL OF FAMER CHRIS COLLINS’ STORY

When Chris Collins (’02, MS ’04) looks back on his time at Trevecca, it’s not just the records he set on the field that he remembers. Instead, it’s God’s faithfulness to guide him even when he “had no idea what God had in store.”

“I came to Trevecca out of high school because I wanted to play college baseball, and I didn’t realize how it would change and shape my life being there,” Collins remembers.

“I met lifelong friends who have helped shape my adult life, but I ended up leaving after my freshman year … but my senior year, I was ready to graduate and wanted to come back to Trevecca and finish what I had started.

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ATHLETIC NEWS

“So, I came back my senior year—I just had no idea what God had in store for me—but I finished my playing career, got to play for Jeff Forehand who became one of my lifelong mentors and then, that same year, met my future wife in chapel,” Collins continues. “All of those things led to a really unbelievable next chapter of my life.”

That pivotal decision led to a record-setting senior year, a stint as a graduate assistant for the baseball team under Forehand and four years as an assistant coach. When Forehand left the University, Collins stepped into the head coach role.

“At 27 years old, they put a lot of trust and faith in me to lead a baseball program and try to shape young men,” he recalls. “I was the youngest head baseball coach in all of college baseball and that was a pretty incredible vote of confidence.”

Collins eventually joined Forehand as an assistant at Lipscomb before leaving college baseball to work in fulltime ministry at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Collins, who will be inducted into Trevecca’s Athletic Hall of Fame this year, currently serves as the executive pastor at

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Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene in Oro Valley, Arizona, one of the largest and fastest growing churches in the Nazarene denomination. “[I came to Oro Valley] because of a call to the local church and its ministry and the impact we can have on our community,” he says. “I want as many people to know about Christ as possible.”

While he may not spend his days in the clubhouse anymore, Collins still clearly sees himself as a coach.

“Our team [at Oro Valley] is built with high capacity leaders. We have a high level of accountability and a strong work ethic,” he says. “We put in the time because we feel that’s what you have to do to make Jesus famous.

“I think a coach, in a lot of ways, is really a lowercase pastor for the people they’re influencing,” Collins continues.

“So now, as an uppercase pastor at the local church, it’s still about leading people, helping people realize their potential, and resourcing our staff and giving them what they need [to do their work].”

Collins and his wife, Sharon, a 2003 Trevecca graduate, are the parents of three children: Cason, 14; Kaylan, 11, and Colby, 5.

Your gifts to the Trojan Booster Endowment help train more Christian-Scholar-Athletes to make a difference in competition and the world!

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ALUMNI NEWS Trevecca.edu/alumni Send news to Treveccan@Trevecca.edu

BE. DON’T SEEM Homecoming Weekend will look a little different this year, but we still want to hear your favorite stories and memories of your time on the Hill. Throughout the weekend, look for ways to connect with other Trevecca alumni on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!

HEAD OF THE CLASS As principal of Mount Pleasant Middle School for the Visual Arts in Maury County, Tennessee, Dr. Tim Drinkwine (M.Ed. ’06, Ed.D. ’13) is always on the move, tending to the needs of students or providing support to teachers and faculty.

“It’s not abnormal for me to walk more than 10,000 steps during the workday. I am always moving around the building trying to meet the needs of our diverse [students]. I relax and recharge on evenings and weekends, but the school day is all about our teachers and kids,” he said. “I want to teach and give at every possible moment. I want to encourage through my words and actions and look for teachable moments to be a change agent for our students. I believe that it’s that kind of influence that makes the future better.”

Earlier this year, Drinkwine was named Administrator of the Year by The Professional Educators of Tennessee, a nonpartisan statewide education association. It’s an honor Drinkwine doesn’t take lightly.

“The award is testament to the hard work of the entire team of educators and staff members at Mt. Pleasant Middle School.

We have seen our school experience unparalleled success having earned [national distinction] from the National Beta Club, recognition as a Tennessee STEM Innovation Network designee for the state and having been represented as teachers of the year for the last two years,” he said. “To serve as principal during this rich and historic time in Mt. Pleasant Middle’s existence is truly an honor.”

Read more about Drinkwine and the recent honor:

Trevecca.edu/ProfessionalEducators.

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CLASS NOTES Marianne Schroer (MA ’98) was recently named to the board of directors of TMA Group, a regional leader in customizing environmentally friendly, multimodal transportation solutions for employers and communities

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in 14 Middle Tennessee counties. Schroer, who earned a Master of Arts in counseling psychology at Trevecca, has devoted her career to counseling psychology, recently serving as coordinator at the 21st Drug Court for the 21st Judicial District. In addition, Schroer served as the executive director of Williamson County CASA for six years, retiring in 2019, and currently serves as the president of the Tennessee CASA state board of directors.

NOVEMBER 6-7 Homecoming Trevecca.edu/Homecoming Life may look a little different these days, but we can still celebrate all the things that make Trevecca special. Join us for Homecoming 2020. We’ll be reunited—virtually—and it will feel so good!

Kimber Halliburton (M.Ed ’02) has been named principal at Holy Rosary Academy in Donelson,

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Tennessee. She previously served as superintendent

Experience Trevecca Day | Trevecca’s campus Trevecca.edu/ETD

of schools in both Tennessee and Mississippi before retiring and returning to the Nashville area. Halliburton is currently completing her Doctor of Education in leadership and professional practice at Trevecca.

Know a high school junior or senior who might be interested in Trevecca? Whether online or in-person, Experience Trevecca Day is the perfect chance for students to explore campus, meet faculty and staff and learn more about what Trevecca has to offer.

Michael Cumberledge (Ed.S. ’19) has been named the new assistant principal at Jo Byrns High School in Cedar Hill, Tennessee. Cumberledge most recently taught in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System. Cumberledge previously served as the student support coordinator, at-risk coordinator and assistant athletic director at Kenwood High School in Clarksville, Tennessee.

SHARE YOUR NEWS WITH US! From career achievements to new baby announcements, we want to celebrate with you. Share your news with us by emailing Treveccan@Trevecca.edu or mailing the information to Mandy Crow, Treveccan editor, at 333 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37210-2877.

DEC. 4-5 2020 Commencement Celebration | Boone Convocation Center Trevecca.edu/Commencement Registration is required.

Trevecca officials will host a Commencement celebration for all graduates who would have participated in the May 2020 ceremony. While the University will comply with all local mandates and University social distancing and best practices protocols, the ceremony will give graduates and their families an opportunity to hear their names called and get that coveted cap-and-gown photo with Dr. Boone.

Registration is required and a small group of family and friends (four guests) can accompany the graduate through the entire celebration experience.

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Notifications through September 4, 2020 Alumni and friends of the University who have passed away since the last issue of the Treveccan.

Friends Remembered

William Boes, ’74 | August 10, 2020; Terre Haute, Indiana

U. Grant Browning, ’54 | August 4, 2020; Nashville, Tennessee Ruth Dryden ’51 | July 17, 2020; Albany, Kentucky Everett Hanner, ’65 | July 20, 2020; Goodlettsville, Tennessee Josephine Hayslett, alumnus | July 29, 2020; Memphis, Tennessee Jeneva Holt, ’84 | August 14, 2020; Nashville, Tennessee Phoebe Hughes, ’64 | July 27, 2020; Antioch, Tennessee J. Stephen Robertson, ’76 | September 1, 2020; Columbia, Tennessee Erma Chenoweth Shelton,’52 | January 20, 2020; Tempe, Arizona William L. Shropshire, student | August 13, 2020; Clarksville, Tennessee Virginia Waddey, ’90 | August 5, 2020; Nashville, Tennessee Frank Wilcox, ’70 | August 1, 2020; Grayson, Kentucky

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The Magazine of Trevecca Nazarene University

HOMECOMING 2020

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